D-Day reenactors descend on Normandy

On the eve of the 70th anniversary of the D-Day, historical reenactors from around the world descend on Normandy, don't find Germans.

June 4, 2014 10:58 AM

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Italian and British military enthusiasts watch from Utah beach as Dakota aircraft flypast on June 4, 2014 near Saint Marie du Mont, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

Italian and British military enthusiasts watch from Utah beach as Dakota aircraft flypast on June 4, 2014 near Saint Marie du Mont, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which ... more

Historical D-Day re-enactment enthusiasts dressed as American soldiers stand next to a Chevrolet de Luxe at a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings that saw 156,000 troops from the Allied countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

Historical D-Day re-enactment enthusiasts dressed as American soldiers stand next to a Chevrolet de Luxe at a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th ... more

D-Day re-enactment enthusiasts dressed as Allied soldiers ride a World War II-era motorcycle and sidecar through a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings that saw 156,000 troops from the Allied countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

D-Day re-enactment enthusiasts dressed as Allied soldiers ride a World War II-era motorcycle and sidecar through a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the ... more

A group of World War II re-enactors from Spain load up in their military truck after practicing for the 70th anniversary of D-Day on Omaha Beach June 2, 2014 in Vierville, France. June 6th is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United States and the United Kingdom join forces to launch an attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

A group of World War II re-enactors from Spain load up in their military truck after practicing for the 70th anniversary of D-Day on Omaha Beach June 2, 2014 in Vierville, France. June 6th is the 70th ... more

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Historical D-Day re-enactment enthusiasts dressed as American soldiers walk at a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings that saw 156,000 troops from the Allied countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

Historical D-Day re-enactment enthusiasts dressed as American soldiers walk at a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day ... more

Historical D-Day re-enactment enthusiasts dressed as American soldiers break for lunch amongst their vehicles on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings that saw 156,000 troops from the Allied countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

Historical D-Day re-enactment enthusiasts dressed as American soldiers break for lunch amongst their vehicles on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the ... more

A D-Day re-enactment enthusiast dressed as a World War II American soldier snaps a photo with a mini tablet computer at a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings that saw 156,000 troops from the Allied countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

A D-Day re-enactment enthusiast dressed as a World War II American soldier snaps a photo with a mini tablet computer at a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June ... more

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A female historical D-Day re-enactment enthusiast dressed as an American military secretary attends a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings that saw 156,000 troops from the Allied countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

A female historical D-Day re-enactment enthusiast dressed as an American military secretary attends a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th ... more

A female historical D-Day re-enactment enthusiast dressed as an American soldier walks with her son at a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings that saw 156,000 troops from the Allied countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

A female historical D-Day re-enactment enthusiast dressed as an American soldier walks with her son at a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th ... more

World War II-era C-47 planes fly overhead during a planned parachute drop that was cancelled due to high winds on June 4, 2014 at Carentan, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings that saw 156,000 troops from the Allied countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

World War II-era C-47 planes fly overhead during a planned parachute drop that was cancelled due to high winds on June 4, 2014 at Carentan, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day ... more

Italian and British military enthusiasts watch from Utah beach as Dakota aircraft flypast on June 4, 2014 near Saint Marie du Mont, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

Italian and British military enthusiasts watch from Utah beach as Dakota aircraft flypast on June 4, 2014 near Saint Marie du Mont, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which ... more

Historical D-Day re-enactment enthusiasts from Italy dressed as Allied soldiers march to a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings that saw 156,000 troops from the Allied countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

Historical D-Day re-enactment enthusiasts from Italy dressed as Allied soldiers march to a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the ... more

A young boy, who is part of a WWII reenactment group, walks along 'Gold Beach' and looks at part of a Mulberry pontoon at Arromanche as preparations for the 70th Anniversary Of D-Day are finalised on June 2, 2014 in Arromanches-les-Bains, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

A young boy, who is part of a WWII reenactment group, walks along 'Gold Beach' and looks at part of a Mulberry pontoon at Arromanche as preparations for the 70th Anniversary Of D-Day are finalised on June 2, ... more

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French teenagers who are part of a WWII reenactment group relax on the promenade of Arromanche next to 'Gold Beach'as preparations for the 70th Anniversary Of D-Day are finalised on June 2, 2014 in Arromanches-les-Bains, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

French teenagers who are part of a WWII reenactment group relax on the promenade of Arromanche next to 'Gold Beach'as preparations for the 70th Anniversary Of D-Day are finalised on June 2, 2014 in ... more

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A members of a WWII reenactment group arrives at Arromanches on his motorcycle as preparations for the 70th Anniversary Of D-Day are finalized on June 2, 2014 in Arromanches-les-Bains, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

A members of a WWII reenactment group arrives at Arromanches on his motorcycle as preparations for the 70th Anniversary Of D-Day are finalized on June 2, 2014 in Arromanches-les-Bains, France. Friday 6th June ... more

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A group of World War II re-enactors from Spain practice scaling a seawall on the Avenue de la Liberation that runs parallel to Omaha Beach June 2, 2014 in Vierville, France. June 6th is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United States and the United Kingdom join forces to launch an attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

A group of World War II re-enactors from Spain practice scaling a seawall on the Avenue de la Liberation that runs parallel to Omaha Beach June 2, 2014 in Vierville, France. June 6th is the 70th anniversary of ... more

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Members of a WWII reenactment group arrive at Arromanches as preparations for the 70th Anniversary Of D-Day are finalised on June 2, 2014 in Arromanches-les-Bains, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

Members of a WWII reenactment group arrive at Arromanches as preparations for the 70th Anniversary Of D-Day are finalised on June 2, 2014 in Arromanches-les-Bains, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th ... more

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World War II re-enactors practice for the 70th anniversary of D-Day on Omaha Beach on June 3, 2014 in Vierville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

World War II re-enactors practice for the 70th anniversary of D-Day on Omaha Beach on June 3, 2014 in Vierville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 ... more

World War II re-enactors practice for the 70th anniversary of D-Day on Omaha Beach on June 3, 2014 in Vierville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

World War II re-enactors practice for the 70th anniversary of D-Day on Omaha Beach on June 3, 2014 in Vierville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 ... more

Dutch soldiers tour the massive gun emplacements that held 155mm guns at Point du Hoc June 3, 2014 in Point du Hoc, France. June 6th is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United States and the United Kingdom join forces to launch an attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary is planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

Dutch soldiers tour the massive gun emplacements that held 155mm guns at Point du Hoc June 3, 2014 in Point du Hoc, France. June 6th is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from ... more

(L-R) Glibert Maugard, Thierry Olewski and Florian Demaux, World War II re-enactors dressed as American soldiers, visit the German War Cemetery which is filled with more the 21,000 German soldiers who died in the Normandy campaign June 3, 2014 in La Cambe, France. June 6th is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United States and the United Kingdom join forces to launch an attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary is planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

(L-R) Glibert Maugard, Thierry Olewski and Florian Demaux, World War II re-enactors dressed as American soldiers, visit the German War Cemetery which is filled with more the 21,000 German soldiers who died in ... more

World War II re-enactors practice for the 70th anniversary of D-Day on Omaha Beach on June 3, 2014 in Vierville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

World War II re-enactors practice for the 70th anniversary of D-Day on Omaha Beach on June 3, 2014 in Vierville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 ... more

World War II re-enactors practice for the 70th anniversary of D-Day on Omaha Beach on June 3, 2014 in Vierville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

World War II re-enactors practice for the 70th anniversary of D-Day on Omaha Beach on June 3, 2014 in Vierville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 ... more

D-Day re-enactment enthusiasts dressed as World War II Allied soldiers attempt to repair a jeep at a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings that saw 156,000 troops from the Allied countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

D-Day re-enactment enthusiasts dressed as World War II Allied soldiers attempt to repair a jeep at a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th ... more

D-Day re-enactment enthusiasts dressed as World War II soldiers from the American 101st Airborne attend a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings that saw 156,000 troops from the Allied countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

D-Day re-enactment enthusiasts dressed as World War II soldiers from the American 101st Airborne attend a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th ... more

D-Day re-enactment enthusiasts dressed as World War II American soldiers attend a planned parachute drop on June 4, 2014 at Carentan, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings that saw 156,000 troops from the Allied countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

D-Day re-enactment enthusiasts dressed as World War II American soldiers attend a planned parachute drop on June 4, 2014 at Carentan, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings ... more

D-Day re-enactment enthusiasts and siblings Faith, Liberty, Jubilee and Joshua Phillips from San Antonio, Texas, attend a planned parachute drop on June 4, 2014 at Carentan, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings that saw 156,000 troops from the Allied countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

D-Day re-enactment enthusiasts and siblings Faith, Liberty, Jubilee and Joshua Phillips from San Antonio, Texas, attend a planned parachute drop on June 4, 2014 at Carentan, France. Friday the 6th of June is ... more

Historical re-enactment enthusiasts and siblings Joshua and Faith Phillips from San Antonio, Texas, chat with Irish World War II veteran Robert McLaughlin, 90, on June 4, 2014 at Carentan, France. McLaughlin was a commando in the Ulster Rifles of the British Army, participated in the capture of Pegasus Bridge during the D-Day invasion in 1944 and is visiting Normandy for the first time since the war. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings that saw 156,000 troops from the Allied countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

Historical re-enactment enthusiasts and siblings Joshua and Faith Phillips from San Antonio, Texas, chat with Irish World War II veteran Robert McLaughlin, 90, on June 4, 2014 at Carentan, France. McLaughlin ... more

D-Day historical re-enactment enthusiasts dressed in Allied forces uniforms watch as World War II-era C-47 planes fly overhead during a planned parachute drop on June 4, 2014 at Carentan, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings that saw 156,000 troops from the Allied countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

D-Day historical re-enactment enthusiasts dressed in Allied forces uniforms watch as World War II-era C-47 planes fly overhead during a planned parachute drop on June 4, 2014 at Carentan, France. Friday the 6th ... more

A historical D-Day re-enactment enthusiast dressed as an American soldier explains World War II weapons to visitors at a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings that saw 156,000 troops from the Allied countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

A historical D-Day re-enactment enthusiast dressed as an American soldier explains World War II weapons to visitors at a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June ... more

Female historical D-Day re-enactment enthusiasts dressed as American service women attend a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings that saw 156,000 troops from the Allied countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state traveling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. less

Female historical D-Day re-enactment enthusiasts dressed as American service women attend a re-enactment camp on June 4, 2014 in Sainte Mere Eglise, France. Friday the 6th of June is the 70th anniversary of the ... more